Straight No Chaser: The 12 Days of Christmas | #christmas #music
I'm always looking for new songs to listen to or post about. In my quest for some pretty awesome Christmas renditions, this one stood out as one of the most fun! Right up there with one of my other favorite fun ones, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" by Bare Naked Ladies and Sar h McLachlan. It's not that it's funny or offbeat, but I love the fun/funky harmonies in that one. However, I think this is my favorite version of this or :) If you want to follow along with (some of) the words, this one is kinda…
Elf on the Shelf Musical Hide and Seek Game Groupon – 50% off | #christmas
This Elf on the Shelf thing has really taken off! I've seen them in stores, I've seen them all over Pinterest, I've seen them in commercials, I've seen hacks, I've seen alternatives (like mine here), and we even saw him in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Now, there's a game!? Check out this The Elf on the Shelf Musical Hide and Seek Game Groupon! The Elf on the Shelf Musical Hide and Seek Game - Online Deal The Elf on the Shelf Musical Hide and Seek Game. Free Returns. When The Elf on the Shelf isn't watching over children to…
KMART Fab 15 LeapPad Ultra Tablet | #Giveaway Ends 12/11
Now that you know how much our family loves the LeapPad Ultra, here is your chance to win one for your family for Christmas! With so many toys and gadgets and gizmos on the market (and on Christmas lists) these days, it's really hard to decide what to get the kiddos that not only fit into your budget, but also fit into the space you have at home. It's not always about how many gifts you give your kiddos, but about the thought behind the gifts they will truly appreciate. Make sure you check out the KMART Fab 15 Gift…
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The Johnston Gaggle wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!! (And because it decided to get cold in South Texas this week, this graphic is fitting!)
Casecrown Review – They cover more than just your devices! | #tech #electronics #charity
When was the last time you found an awesome product and "I really wish I would have found them last week!!" When you have four kids, one of the most important products you will probably ever own is a protective case for your electronic devices. Casecrown has some really cool cases that you need not next now. You see, before I received my new Casecrown Epic Standby Case for my Kindle Fire in the mail, after having it for a month shy of two years, my boys (suspecting the minion) got a hold of it and broke it. It looks…
GLOSSjewelry.com Review | Designer Jewelry under $59 | #christmas
This year, I'm finding that my teen is the hardest, by far, to find gifts for. Her preferences change with the wind, so every other day, she's got a new Santa gift in mind. She wants a new no a new bedroom oh hold a phone wait, oh, back to the TV. The one thing that I can always depend on to be constant with her is that she loves jewelry. has made it easy for moms like me to shop for affordable, fun jewelry! Perfect for finding the ideal 30 year anniversary gift. hand-crafted designer jewelry for under…
Inflatable Ham | #WordlessWednesday #WW
You all know that I'm no photographer. I can't take good pics, and I will never claim to be able to. I thought this was too funny to pass up, regardless of the angle or lighting! When Andy told me that the Schwan's ham came with a "ovenable" bag, we laughed at the word, wondering if it really was a I guess I never really expected it to, but then again, what else would a ham, in a bag, in an do?
LeapPad Ultra Review – Ages 4-9 #Educational Tablet | #educational
As our kiddos move into more of a technical world, it's great to find companies who not only keep up with the times, but also offer affordable and durable products for the smaller hands in the family. The LeapPad Ultra is a great, beginner tablet for kids that not only entertains, but educates kids as well. LeapPad Ultra Review LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Kids' Learning Tablet - $ (Great for Christmas!) Features • LeapPad™ Ultra is the 100% kid-perfect learning tablet that is built kid-tough with a 7" hi-res screen and Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web. • Kid-safe out of the box,…
Play Zombie Pets – Cute Plush Zombie Toys and App | #zombies #stockingstuffers
I have to admit My boys love zombies. In fact, they watch The Walking Dead with us each week, and they were so excited to see World War Z (yeah, we're those parents). Zombies are cool, and freaky, and intriguing, and scary all at the same time, but one thing I never thought zombies to be (until now)... cute. Have you seen one of the hottest little plush toys of this holiday season? You're definitely going to want to add Zombie Pets to your Stocking Stuffers list this year! Check out the Zombie Pets App (Android & iPhone), and…
One of a Kind, Unique Gift Ideas from Blurb | #christmas #gifts
When is the last time you purchased that awesome one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or family member? Books speak to the masses, and one way to make it personal and get that "where did you find this?" response in return is to get creative with unique books that your recipients probably don't have on their wish but should. Blurb has an entire online bookstore full of unique books by an incredible array of undiscovered, self-published authors, artists, and photographers. So, if you’re thinking of giving unique gifts this year, consider these titles. Save 30% on Blurb's Print Books with code:…